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For release February 2011
Contact: Matthew Booma
Phone: 312-720-9909
Email: cornhole@amalgamstudio.com
THE ORIGINAL AND DEFINITIVE BOOK ON CORNHOLE
Cornhole: Throwing Bags in a Hole
Cornhole, also known as Bags, is the fastest growing game in America. What was once a backyard and tailgate game has grown into a competitive sport played in leagues, tournaments and a professional circuit. The addictive nature of Cornhole is bringing the game to a whole new exposure level. Right now, a grass-roots effort is being made to solidify a professional circuit of Cornholers. These men and women are sponsored, uniformed and competing for cash and prizes. Cornhole also extends itself to the social scene, being the popular choice for charity fundraiser events.
Mark Rogers has recognized the social impact Cornhole is making in America's modern society. With the game's appeal to all ages and abilities, Cornhole is becoming a staple throughout our social calendar. Rogers describes the humble beginnings of the Midwest game and discusses its impact and growth throughout America. The book calls on Cornhole's organizational founders, professional players, and other leaders to tell the game's story.
There is currently no other book publication that addresses Cornhole as a stand alone gaming movement. This book fills that void with documentation that includes Cornhole pitching technique, strategy, rules and board building. Pages are filled with player photos and quotes along with helpful figures and charts. All topics are delivered in a fun and light hearted writing style that compliments Cornhole play.
Mark Rogers has a keen perspective on alternative sports and games. He is the author of 52 Greatest Moments World Series of Poker. Rogers is a member of the American Cornhole Organization (ACO) and American Cornhole Association (ACA). He has met with and played against top Cornhole professionals and leaders.
Cornhole: Throwing Bags in a Hole is available for $19.95 US.
Cornhole: Throwing Bags in a Hole by Mark Rogers. Original edition. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 200 pages. Photos and figures, table of contents and index included. ISBN 978-0-9845688-3-3. LCCN 2010916935. $19.95 US / $24.95 Canada. See our pressroom for a 300 dpi JPEG of the cover.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2010
Contact: Matt Booma, Principal, Amalgam Studio
Phone:(312) 725-3805
Email: Matt.Booma@amalgamstudio.com
AN EDUCATION NO BUSINESS SCHOOL CAN PROVIDE
CHAMELEON SKILLS: AN IRREVERENT GUIDE UP THE CORPORATE LADDER
BY THOMAS FAUSTMAN
“Most of my players will never make the NBA, so Chameleon Skills is exactly the type of book my young men should read to prepare for the business world. It’s funny, rich in advice and memorable. Loved it!”
Fran Dunphy, Head Basketball Coach, Temple University
“Chameleon Skills is really great! Great advice and laugh out loud situations make this invaluable for those seeking to move up the corporate ladder. I couldn’t put it down.”
Greg Weaver, Senior Partner, Deloitte and Touche
“Chameleon Skills is a must read for all looking to get ahead in business. Faustman combines real life corporate experience with hilarious vignettes many will recognize from their business life.”
Stephen Booma, Executive Vice President, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Chicago, IL (September 15, 2010) - What do falcon attacks, a secret shoe phone, a mobile mammography van and Monty the love snake all have in common? All of these characters and incidents were career obstacles that caused Thomas Faustman to develop the wily techniques of a chameleon. Skills that would rocket him up the corporate ladder to become a Senior Vice President of a Fortune 100 company.
Armed with an English degree and a tour of duty as an MP in Vietnam, Faustman chronicles his storied career through more than 40 chapters containing phenomenally funny vignettes, tips and advice. Covering everything from dress to working with the opposite sex to disparaging the competition, Chameleon Skills clearly defines the abilities necessary to survive and succeed throughout all stages of the modern work environment.
Excerpts of Chameleon Skills are available at: http://www.thomasfaustman.com. The hardcover of Chameleon Skills (Amalgam Studio, $19.95; ISBN 9780984568802) by Thomas Faustman is available today from Amazon.com. Also on sale today is the eBook version of Chameleon Skills ($9.99; ISBN 9780984568819). The eBook edition of Chameleon Skills is available on Amazon’s Kindle or Kindle Application and on the Apple iBookstore.
ABOUT AMALGAM STUDIO:
Amalgam Studio is a boutique publisher, specializing in electronic and paper formats. The studio works with authors at every stage of the publishing process, from editing a rough draft manuscript to providing ePub design and deployment to bookstores. You can visit Amalgam Studio on the internet at http://www.amalgamstudio.com.
Chameleon Skills
By Thomas Faustman
ISBN: 9780984568802 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 9780984568819 (eBook)
On Sale: September 15, 2010
$19.95 ; 182 pp; 4.75” X 7”
$9.99 ; ePub, Kindle format
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